CHL, CHP What's the difference

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Why the different terms? What's the difference in a Permit and a License? Just one of those wondering type questions.[?]

None that I know of as both use the word Concealed. Most states that use the word "concealed" do require you to carry it that way.
In TN it is HCP meaning "Handgun Carry Permit" so in the absolute sense in can be open or concealed carry where not posted against. "As I understand", the intent of the legislature was to protect against negligent exposure from being construed as brandishing, not to promote open carry.

Same as some states have a Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and others a Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).

The state specific terms of; CHL (Concealed Handgun License), CHP (Concealed Handgun Permit), HP (Handgun Permit), and LTC (License to Carry) are all relating to ability to keep & possess and/or carry a firearm of some sort as to some state statute specific degree.

There ARE differences. As an example, in OH you are issued a Concealed Handgun License (CHL). We are limited to only carrying handguns, no knives, etc. The definition of a handgun in OH is also restricted. Each state has its own laws.

MN is not a "conceal" state. You may carry openly or discreetly. Hence the moniker "CHP" or "CHL" do not apply to MN. Of course, the leftist rags (Minneapolis Star Tribune) always call it "Conceal and Carry" even though that is not what it is.